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Maryam’s bouquet includes blush pink spray and white roses, peach stock, white lisianthus, and purple clematis.Maryam attached photos of her sister and father to her bouquet.Nelson’s blue watch complements his gray suit.A floral bouquet tops the birch wedding arch.The couple exchanges rings at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.Nelson’s nephews, also the ring bearers.Cute lovebirds top the wedding cake.Glasses of sangria at the sangria station.Each place setting includes a card with a poem by Forough Farrokhzad, reflecting Maryam’s heritage and love of poetry.A dessert tray from the reception.Maryam’s lace wedding dress hangs next to a dreamy blue bridesmaid’s dress from Flair BostonMaryam and Nelson among the vines at Flag Hill Winery. Her dress is from Flair Boston.

September 4, 2017 Rye and Portsmouth, New Hampshire An international romance culminating in a stateside wedding can be challenging at best — even more so when one of the couple is Iranian, as bride Maryam Nik Khahi discovered while planning her wedding day with her groom, American citizen Nelson Lourenco. Some challenges were easily solved, others not so much, but in the end the two celebrated their love. The day started with two ceremonies. “I wanted a ceremony under the…

Katherine’s dress is from Cristina’s Bridal in Andover, MA.Socks printed with pineapples are the perfect wardrobe accent.Katherine gets help with her dress.Katherine’s bouquet includes white O’Hara roses, dahlias, clematis, ranunculus, eucalyptus, and fern.Blush pink glassware and a flowering garland top the tables.Katherine, George and their faithful companion, Shea, share a boat ride to their reception.The white cake is accented by white roses.The couple pauses for photographs on the beach.On the shore of Lake Winnipesaukee.Lanterns light the way to the evening reception.Guests enjoy a beachfront bonfire after the reception.

September 23, 2017 Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Katherine and George took a weekend trip to Burlington, VT, accompanied by Shea, Katherine’s English springer spaniel. After exploring the town, they took a walk along the shore of Lake Champlain, where George proposed. The first thing I did was ask Shea what he thought!” Katherine exclaims (fortunately, he didn’t have any objections). George grew up on Lake Winnipesaukee, and he and Katherine were eager to introduce the lake to family and friends. “It’s…

Betsy and Jim walk down the aisle amid a shower of paper streamers.Moody Mountain Farm’s historic barn provides the perfect backdrop for the daytime ceremony.Moody Mountain Farm’s historic barn is later transformed for after-dinner dancing and celebrating.Details from the festive family-style dinner.Held under lights in the farm’s meadow.Betsy shares a moment with her daughter Catherine.Betsy and Jim with their ceremony officiants, Rev. Gordon Crouch and Rev. John Gibbons.Laurel and David Stitzhal share a cute moment with daughter Kaya.Floral arrangements feature lush bouquets of roses and peonies.The couple’s wedding bands are from David Yurman.A pastoral view of Moody Mountain Farm.Betsy and Jim lead their guests in contra dancing after dinner.

August 19, 2017 Wolfeboro, NH Betsy Gardella and Jim Smith’s summer wedding, in a meadow overlooking the Ossipee Mountains, was uniquely New Hampshire. “I wanted to give our guests, many of whom were coming from out of state, a New Hampshire experience,” says Betsy. “We thought it would be lovely to be married on a farm.” The couple, who met through a friend and business associate of Betsy’s, hoped for a September wedding, but the venues they wanted were booked.…

Bill’s blue suit sets off his white ranunculus boutonniere.Jillian’s sleek hairstyle is by New Leaf Salon and Spa.The couple’s beautiful wedding and engagement band set.The couple poses in front of a funky Airstream on the farm.Jillian’s pretty embroidered gown is from Ceremony Bridal Shop, Boston, MA. Her bouquet includes hydrangeas, ranunculus, anemones, phlox, dahlias, and veronica flowersThe couple’s invitation suite by On Bended Knee.Marianmade Farm, a working flower and lavender farm, proves to be the perfect venue for Bill and Jillian’s outdoor wedding.A piece of lavender tied to a napkin makes a pretty statement.

September 30, 2017 Wiscasset, ME On a crisp October day, off the coast of Boothbay Harbor, ME, Jillian and Bill hopped on a friend’s boat, headed for Squirrel Island, where Jillian’s family owns a home. That’s where Bill proposed, adding another reason for Jill to think of it as her “happy place.” Jillian envisioned an outdoor September wedding. The first venue Bill and his father visited, Marianmade Farm in Wiscasset, ME, proved to be the only venue the couple considered.…

May 13, 2017 Kennebunkport, ME The lush gardens of Hidden Pond in Kennebunkport provided the romantic setting for Leah and Alex’s Maine wedding in front of friends and family. The ceremony was followed by an intimate dinner, and dancing in the property’s rustic barn. Leah wanted a relaxed, outdoor wedding and knew she’d found the perfect venue when she and Alex discovered Hidden Pond. In fact, the couple found wedding planning to be a lovely way to get to know…

October 7, 2017 Harpswell, Maine Eliza and Tim’s evocative fall wedding was held at Live Well Farm – a charming waterfront home in Harpswell, ME. Eliza had long envisioned a relaxed, barn-like property where, together, they could host an elegant, fun, laid-back and cozy wedding for their family and friends. Inspired by a variety of wedding blogs, Eliza had planned the day herself, adding fun details like a Polaroid guest book, a basket of plaid blankets for guests (a reflection…

Rich's floral blazer is from Jack Threads; bow tie from Etsy.com. Ali's lace trumpet gown is from David's Bridal. Her flower crown contains different types of roses.Ali's gift to Rich was a vintage pocket watch.Groomsman Tyler McGill helps Daniel Blackwell with his suspender.The couple married against a backdrop of tissue paper flowers.Flower girls were (L to R) Leah Englehardt, Tamara Walters and Daniella Walters.A glimpse at the Volkswagon photo booth.Friends provided the dance time entertainment.The couple poses in front of Rye on the Rocks, a seaside cottage.Ali hits the dance floor. Her white lace pantsuit is by Stone Cold Fox.Rich and his father, Alastair (middle r) strike a pose with the groomsmen.Guests enjoy themselves at the photo booth and looking at the Polaroids.Rich strikes a pose on the motorcycle he rode to the ceremony.Ali hits the dance floor. Her white lace pantsuit is by Stone Cold Fox.The red velvet wedding cake with cream cheese frosting is from Market Basket, topped by flowers and greens from Trader Joe's.

September 19th, 2015 Rye, NH Seaside weddings aren’t unique in New England. But a wedding with a casual surf vibe… not your everyday occasion. Ali, who’s from New York, and Rich, who’s from Durban, South Africa, share a love for surfing. The couple runs Umzumbe Surf House & Surf Camp, a South African surfing camp and bed and breakfast; they also have close tied to the Rye, NH, surfing community. Ali knew she wanted to get married in NH. “We…

Sam and Renee make a dramatic entrance. Her bouquet contains roses, peonies and eucalyptus.The Nesmith House in Lowell is a romantic wedding location.A highlight of the Oval Room in the Nesmith House is a wall mural depicting the Lowell mills.A stack of cheeses replaced a traditional wedding cake, with a parmesan base, brie, figs and flowers.Lilac-scented soaps (handmade by Renee's mother) wrapped in vintage sheet music with the couple's initials make creative wedding favors.Renee shares a light moment with friends, Juhree Ross (L) and matron of honor Melanie Luce (R).Renee, a professional pianist, accompanies guests during their sing-along.Renee, a professional pianist, accompanies guests during their sing-along.Lauren Hannon and Melanie Luce enjoy the ice cream sundae bar after the ceremony.Melanie helps Renee with her elegant full-length veil.

August 7th, 2016 Lowell, MA As a wedding industry professional, Renee has been involved in thousands of weddings (she’s assistant manager of Madeleine’s Daughter, a bridal salon in Portsmouth, NH). So when she became engaged to Sam in 2016, she knew what she wanted: a surprise wedding. “I see hundreds and hundreds of weddings,” says Renee. “It’s hard to come up with something truly memorable. I wanted something unique. Fortunately, Sam was onboard with having a surprise wedding. Guests were…

Kate's beaded gown is by Penny Packham; Mitch's suit is from Alan Rouleau.Kate's lush bouquet includes roses, ranuncula, astrantia, rosemary sprigs and olive branches.Prosecco and non-alcoholic sangria offered to guests at the cocktail hour.Groupings of comfy couches and chairs create intimate seating areas throughout the event space.Mitch and Kate gather with family in a Portland garden for photos.Decorative details include the couple's rings tied to a branch for the ceremony's ring-warming and the wedding invitation, designed by Gus & Ruby Letterpress.Decorative details include the couple's rings tied to a branch for the ceremony's ring-warming and the wedding invitation, designed by Gus & Ruby Letterpress.The fall-inspired dinner menu included roasted halibut.Kahootz, a Boston band, provided reception entertainment.A tasty array of desserts replaced the traditional wedding cake.Guests gather at the bar inside the Portland Company.Groupings of comfy couches and chairs create intimate seating areas throughout the event space.The couple walks to the Portland Company.

November 7th, 2015 Portland, ME Kate jokes that it was Mitch’s beard that initially attracted her to his Match.com profile. Fortunately, he was also smart, funny, and worth going out with, she says, nothing “He was the right person to be around.” Kate grew up near the water in Portsmouth, NH, and she and Mitch both wanted to be married in a Seacoast community. They were especially entranced by the rough wooden beams and unfinished beauty of the Portland Company,…

September 26th, 2015 Rockpork, MA Music played a starring role at Elizabeth and Sam’s wedding ceremony at the stunning Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, MA. Elizabeth, a pianist, is executive director of the DC Youth Orchestra Program in Washington, DC; music is an integral part of the couple’s lives. Rather than extensive readings during their ceremony, the couple planned three musical pieces, performed by friends and set against a picture-perfect view of Rockport Harbor. Elizabeth surprised Sam with a…